The Rise and Fall of a Communication Pioneer. From VoIP Revolution to Microsoft’s Teams Transition—How Skype Shaped, Then Lost, the Digital Calling Era

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OpenAI has acquired AI voice-cloning startup Weights.gg, absorbing its intellectual property and talent following the platform's recent shutdown. In robotics news, Seoul-based WIRobotics secured $68 million in a Series B round led by JB Investment. The funding will drive the commercialization of its "ALLEX" humanoid robot and bolster the company's global supply chain and production capabilities.

OpenAI considered acquiring Anysphere, maker of Cursor, before pursuing Windsurf for $3 billion. Talks with Anysphere failed, despite its higher revenue potential. OpenAI's focus on coding assistants highlights the competitive landscape in code generation.

SpaceX has finalized its $60 billion acquisition of Cursor, an AI coding startup, marking a significant step in Elon Musk's vision for advanced computational infrastructure. The deal, announced in April 2026, allows SpaceX to integrate Cursor's technology with its own computing resources, including the world's largest GPU fleet. Cursor highlights access to SpaceX's infrastructure, which has been leased by companies like Anthropic and Google, while also noting SpaceX's ongoing legal challenges related to data center pollution from gas turbines. The acquisition aligns with SpaceX's broader goals to scale intelligence beyond current capabilities, positioning Cursor as a key player in developing practical AI applications. This move underscores the growing convergence of aerospace and artificial intelligence sectors under Musk's leadership, reflecting both technological ambition and strategic business expansion.

Apple is reportedly exploring acquisitions of semiconductor startups to bolster its AI server capabilities and infrastructure.

Australia’s Coalition has proposed Trump-style social media vetting for all visa applicants. Meanwhile, Google is expanding spam policies to prohibit "back button hijacking" by 2026. In tech news, DaVinci Resolve released a new professional photo editor, while JAXA attributed its recent H3 rocket failure to a manufacturing defect. Finally, experts warn of a rising US "intimacy crisis."

The Rise and Fall of a Communication Pioneer. From VoIP Revolution to Microsoft’s Teams Transition—How Skype Shaped, Then Lost, the Digital Calling Era

The Rise and Fall of a Communication Pioneer. From VoIP Revolution to Microsoft’s Teams Transition—How Skype Shaped, Then Lost, the Digital Calling Era

Google finalizes its $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz, signalling a major shift in how tech giants compete for cloud market dominance.

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Notably, Google is not taking a stake in Windsurf and will not have any control over the company.

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